MONDAY, JULY 24, 1939. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUEITAL PAGE FIVE Elmwood News Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Julian, who are engaged in farming near Platts iviouth, visited last Monday at the home of their son. Orville Julian pud wife. The Elmwood Cash Grocery, which is owned an J operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hnll, has been brightened by several coats of paint, put on by Hurry Miller. Roland Schiichtemeier was .called lo Lincoln last Tuesday to look af ter business matters and while he v us away from the garage, the busi ness was looked after by Donald Kelly. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon of last week at the church, and in tpite of the very warm " weather were looking after business matters that cliimed their attention. Members ci the Ladies Aid of the Christian church met at the church pallors last Tuesday afternoon and round plenty to occupy their atten tion. Following the business meet ing, a social hour was enjoyed. Henry J. Miller ot Alvo and his son-in-law, S. C. Har'dnock. were looking after business matters in Elmwood Tuesday of last week, be ing guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood. Mrs. Wood is a daughter of Mr. Miller. The croquet court still holds much of interest for the men of Elmwood. loth youngsters and those of more n.ature years. Although the hot sun Tours its rays down on the court, the place is still a cry popular and one of n.uch interest. Some shade allows the spectators to watch the games in i.iore comfortable surroundings than the players enjoy. Mr., and Mrs. Jay Stanton were it Lincoln last Sunday night, visit ing with friends and also attending a show in the evening. En route he me, they tfrove in rain all the wr.y. and al'hongh they found the going a bit difficult they did not complain, as all are desiring plenty of moisture just now to insure a good corn crop this year. Oscar Gapea. Sr.. of Plattsmouth v as a visitor in Elmwood last Tues day. coming to visit with some of h;s long time friends. Years ago Mr, Capen and Ge-orge Hall, now a resi dent of Elmwood, were friends and school pals, Mr. Hall leaving the eastern part of the county to come out this way. Following the separa tion the two men were not privileg ed to meet ea.h other for years. They mot at the horse shoe court on last Tuesday and enjoyed a very pleasant visit for a time. The Missouri Pacific railroad has been doing fome extra work along their lines through and about Elm wood that included widening out the tjack bed and cleaning out the ditches, which have become filled up bs a result of the recent rains and the growth of weeds. The program has given employment to a consid erable number of people of the com- n unity. L. F. Langhorst, who is employed ly the state as superintendent of imports, has been kept on the go for the past six years, traveling from ci.e place to another and not taking r. day off for vacation until the past ueek. when he has been spending the time at home and meeting his many friends here. Has a Good Record L. F. Langhorst, who has been driving an automobile since 1906 o total of 2i years has a record of n?rer having been engaged in a ser ious accident. During all that time he has taken care to observe all the n.les for safety in driving, and al though he will probably knock on wood when h? sees this in print, we just couldn't refrain from giving him a little boost on the record he has established. Secure New Caretaker Einil Rosnow has been secured rs caretaker of. the Elmwood schools and should make a good man for the position. Ho succeed William Hulflsh, who How small and yet how vital is a miss of an inch or two whether in golf or insurance. Insist on having your policies writ ten in a stock company which will be able to pay any claim years from now. Searl 3. Davis PlatU. State- Bank CJdfl has worked in this position for 41 years and ha3 made a splendid man for the Job. During the time of his service, pupil3 have grown up and be come parents and grandparents of present day p:tpils, while others have moved elsewhere and some have passed on. Forty-one years is a long period of time in any community and brings on many changes in the lif of the citizens. To have served the schools that long just about es tablishes a record, and Mr. Hulflsh has the respect and love of all who have been in any way connected with the schools during his years of ser vice there. I Vacation in Southern Missouri Kenneth West, Oral Kuehn and Glen Miller, driving a car with a trailer attached, in which was stored the goods and effects of T. L. Col- burn, left last week for Buffalo, Mo., to which place Mr. Colburn recently pioved. They intended to leave a portion of tho goods at the home of) reiatives cf Mr. Colburn at St. Jo- sej.h, Missouri, taking the rest on to him at Buffalo. After delivering their cargo, the boys will spend two weeks visiting the many interesting places in picturesque southern Missouri. Home from Vacation Mrs. Lucy Lyle, who has been tak ing her annual vacation during the rast two weeks, arrived home the lat ter part of last Meek. While away she spent some time at the home of Lr son and family in Denver and plso visited relatives in Kansas and Missouri. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Heinke in Wichita last week, which completed her visit. During her absence the office w,as well looked after by her daughter, Mrs. Doanie Stark as chief operator, ably assisted uy Miss Opal Thimgan. To Make Home in South T. L. Colburn, who has made his heme here for many years, depart ed recently lor southern Missouri, where he has burchased a small im proved fruit farm near Buffalo, and will make his home in the future. Mr. Colburn has long been a faith - ft I worker in the interests of the Missouri Pacilc railroad and has en - deured himself to the people of this community bv his kindly acts. His departure is regretted by his many fiiends here, but all wish him well in the new home. Spendiag Vacation Here Cloyd Turner and family, of Mar ouette. Nebraska, where Mr. Turner is connected with a bank, have been enjoying a vacation visit with rela tives here anJ at other points. They spent nearly a week in Elmwood, being guests at Guy Clements and Oscar Turner, father of Cloyd, and later drove tT Chappell, in the west ern part of the state, for a few days' v:sit. On their return they again visited here briefly, as well as at Plattsmouth, Weeping Water and Lincoln, before returning to their heme at Marquette. Boils Hamper Editor George W. Blessing, who is indeed a "blessing" to the community with his keen interest in the town and willingness to do his part and more to make things go and keep Elm wood out in front, has had his el.ilities cramped somewhat due to ti e visitStion of a number of boils. Withal, George has a hard job to per foim in getting the paper out alone while other members of the staff are spending a vacation in the west. His 3cn. George, Jr., who has been a de pendable helper and well versed in operation of the linotype, is greatly missed, as the machine did not re spond so readily to the strange hands of anothpr brought here for the per iod of th? yoiing man's absence, and this has piled double duty on the shoulders of his father. Despite the handicaps, Mr. Blessing keeps work- i in:; away and manages to get thei paper out. However, we are sure he will welcome the return of the other j members of the family and the re sistant ' easing up of the burden of going it alone. Long Time Eesident Passes William Harley. who has made his ht:me in Elmwood for many years a iid has been actively interested in the welfare nf the city, passed away ou Wednesday of last week and was buried Friday from the Methodist church in Elmwood. the interment being in the emetery here. Mr. Har ley has not been in the best of health for several years, having suffered a stroke of paralysis at the beginning of his illness. He rallied from the r.itack and w;s able to be about and do some work, but a recurrancc of the attack left him much worse and for the past few months he has been Kiiously ill s:ad confined to hiB home and bed. requiring constant care. He was always of a jovial disposi tion tn;J inrtjd. a tecs cf go?3 :tesr to his felo man notwith standing hia poor health MANLEY NEWS John A. Stander was called to Omaha Monday on business matters. Walter Mickenhaupt and family looked after business matters in Plattsmouth last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hayes were visiting in Elmwood last Sunday at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mit chell. Virtus Heins and family of Clay Center, Kansas were spending the week end with Harry Heins and wife. Frank H. Stander and daughter, Miss Lillian, were looking after bisiness matlers in Manley Wednes day of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fleming and John Rohrdauz and family were Sunday guesis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mai shall Gregg at Wahoo. The Missouri Pacific railroad has an extra service eng'ine and a crew of workmen here, building a new bridge about a half mile south of Mauley. Miss Gladys Hohman, who is tak ing a nurse Training course at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha, visited at th.j home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hohman, near Wabash, over the weeK end. Paul Fox was taken to an Om nha hospital last week, where he underwent an operation. After three days, he was able to return to his home near Manley and is showing good improvement.. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murphy, cousins of Thor, Hansen, accompan ied by Miss Johnson, all of San Bernardino, California, were visiting here a short time last week while on their way to the New York World's fair. Miss Helen Kord of Omaha, a darghter of Mrs. Anton Auserwald, his been taking a vacation from her work in thi metropolis, and asked her sister, M.ss Nellie Auserwald, to accompany her on a trip that took them to various points in Wisconsin. Michigan an Illinois. They arrived here Saturday night and Miss Helen M spending the rest of her vacation v'ith ,ne relatives here. i Attended Fay Kested Funeral Funeral services for Fay Kested. who was fatally injured in an auto crash near Plattsmouth, were held in Omaha last 'Monday and a number of friends from Manley were present. Among those going from here were Mr. and Mr3. David Brann, Harold Krecklow and family, Teddy Harms pnd'son, Teddy, Jr., Rudolf Bergman and wife. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rau. Fred Flaischman and wife, and Jo seph Wolpert. The funeral was also rtlended by n-any of the members of the i. O. O. F. lodge at Louisville, cf which Mr. Kested had long been a member. Barn Destroyed by Fire -The barn at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert was destroyed by fire last week. It was thought the lire may have been caus ed by defective electrical wiring, but nothing certain as to what really started the blaze. While covered by jscme insurance, there is not nearly enough to p xy for the loss sustain ed At present Mr. Schliefert is without a baru in which to house his stock, and the structure will un doubtedly be rebuilt. Visited Here Past Week Misses Alico Marie and Betty Ault cf Plattsmouth were guests of rela tives here the past week. They also went to Avoca, where they visited F-.iday and Saturday at? the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald, be irg accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs. O. K. McDonald with whom they are visiting. Mrs. Henry Vogler Poorly Mrs. Henry Vogler, who has not been in the brst of health for some time, was i 1 Omaha last week to consult a physician. After a check up and examination she returned home, and v ill take the prescribed tourse of tnntment in the hope of restoring her health. Sunday Guests at Harms Home Mr. and Mrs. Theo Harms had as dinner guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brehm. William Birk r.ian and family, Mrs. Mary Peter3 vrd daughters, Leatha and Evelyn. A fine meal, vas served and the en tire day spent in a most enjoyable manner. Visitors at Auserwald Home Mr. and Mrs. Anton Auserwald entertained a number of relatives and friends at their hospitable home during the pust Week. Among the gi.e3ts were Mrs. Edward Kaval and family, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Ligrey and cons, Billie and Allen, 3Ld Mr. 5u4 Mrs. - F-e3 Greaberg ind Joyce ad 5iU?e cf flilwenkee. Tiie Cleveland folks, after their visit here, went to Verdigree, Nebraska, to spend some time with other rela tnes, while the folks from Milwau kee drove to David City for a visit at the home of Joseph Masheck and family. AVOCA NEWS Monte' Luni visited friends in Lin coln last Sunday. The Standard Oil company had a new computing gas pump installed at their statim here last week. Oscar Gapen of riattsmouth, long time friend of Dr. J. W. Brendel, was calling on the doctor last Tues day evening. Elmer Ha'lstrom had business in P.'attsrr.outh idst Tuesday and while there was a dinner guest at the Rot ary club meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Behrnes and Mrs. Fred McGrady were looking after business matters in Nebraska C;ty Tuesday Afternoon of last week. Mrs. Fred Ruhge, who was at the hospital, has returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carsten, Jr., where she remains very poorly. Alvin Bassctt and family of near Syracuse were guests last Sunday at the home "of the parents of Mrs. Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc Cann. Silas Ferry and wife, who have teen making their home here, mov ed last week to Weeping Water, in order to be nearer Mr. Ferry's place of employmout. Fred Klepser of Weeping Water was a business visitor in Avoca on Tuesday of last week, and was con sulting with John Marquardt on business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carsten, Jr., were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew. The two families have been close friends over a Ions period of years. The crushed rock has all been placed on the one mile south from A oca to the county line and spread by the mainiainer. putting the road iu first class condition for traffic. Lester Carr. who is conducting the service station and grocery store at Union owned by his father, was a isitor in Avoca Tuesday, consult ing with his father on some business matters. On Bhow :ight. last Tuesday, the remainder of the ice cream which Lr.ti been donated for the Fourth of Jiily celebration was disposed of and the proceeds turned into the library fund. Misses Mary Alice and Betty Ault o.r Plattsmouth. cousins of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, vnjoying a very pleasant vif.it here. Mrs. George Phaekley had a large tier lily on display at the meeting cf the Avoca garden club last Tues day, on which there were some fif teen blooms. The excellent specimen vas admired by all the members of tbe Garden club. Mrs. Edwin Terrell was entertain ing the Avoca Garden club on last Monday. A ?arge number of the club members wer2 present and some in teresting discussion had on problems connected with the growing of gar dens and the cultivation of flowers. George Durham lost a second horse last week, which has made it ; lather heavy loss, as he has made hi3 living with the aid of his team. George also has a very bad boil on cne of his hands, which has added to his difficulty in getting the work done. Sister Lies at Blair Edwin Terrell received news last week of the death of a sister, Mrs. Alice Lundersgren, at her home. in Biair. The imains were taken to California, where relatives reside, for burial. Visited at Louisville Sunday Fred Marquardt and family were in Louisville !ast Sunday, where they enjoyed a visit with relatives of Mrs. Marquardt, and especially did they go to visit with Mr. and Mrs. William Staiuler. who had come from their home :n Orange. California, to spend some tiir.o visiting with the Louisville relatives. The Junple Now Growing, On our recent visit to Avoca, we were privileged to pay a visit to the jungle which was instituted by H. M. Lum some time ago and ha3 been t;-red for by Henry Maseman. The place contains a large number of growing treej. shrubs, vines and flowers. Besides the more common varieties, there are some vers rare specimens of trees. Many Chinese c-m, Lombardy poplars, silver map ls and all srts of rare trees. Last year was ha-tl on the young shrubs b;iu plants Bud many died, bt have It'a repUced and all are growing nicely now. ALVO Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver were Lincoln visitors Monday. Wednesday guests of Mrs. Joe Parsell were Mrs. Murty and Mrs. Rouse. Mrs. Murty and Mrs. Rouse spent Thursday with Mrs. Mary Stout and Mis. Winn. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Gerbeling and little daughter of Murdock spent Friday at the S. C. Hardnock home. Clarence Turyea of Lincoln was in Alvo Tuesday looking after some business matters and looking over the crop on his farm near here. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Edwards and children have been staying at the Charles Edwards home for several days. Edgar has been assisting his father with the harvesting and threshing. Mrs. Murty. a former Alvo resi dent, came Saturday from Clay Cen ter to look after some business and visit old friends. Part of her visit ln;s been spent with Mrs. Jennie Rouse. Mrs. DeKobe, who lived in the hfc rock house west of Prairie Home, passed away several days ago after a prolonged lilness. She was a half sister of Mrs;. Richard Schueke, a former Alvo resident. Mrs. Editii Williams was hostess to the local chapter of the Royal Neighbor lode at her home last Wednesday afternoon. The ladies en jojed a pleasant afternoon and the delicious lunch that was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hamilton of Central City were guests over the -Iweek end at the Elmer Klyver home. Tiiey were jown looking after some business and enjoying a visit with reiatives. They also visited at the Arthur Klyver home in Lincoln. Mrs. Walter Jefferson, who lives a few miles west of Alvo, fell on the kitchen floor Tuesday, suffering a broken hip. She was taken to the Bran Memorial hospital. Friends who called o'.i her there, found her suffering great pain as a result ot the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rueter de parted last veek for Iowa, where they expected to look over a number cf farms ta!:en by the insurance companies on mortgages and now be- irg offered tor sale. A brother K nry Rueter, purchased one of these farms several years ago and has been able to raise a good crop each year. Leaves for Illinois Earl Fairrit-ld and son Ross left Wednesday for Illinois, where they wMl visit Mr. Fairfield's son Albert and family, a daughter and family and Mrs. Fairfield's aged mother v ho has been ill. They plan to stay for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Fair feld, who has been with her ailing r.-.other since the middle of May, will return home with the family if pos sible. Recovering from Accident Friends will be happy to know that Mrs. John Banning is recover ing nicely. Mrs. Banning suffered a number of broken ribs and severe tiuises from contact with a baseball that went astray when some boys were playing in the lot across the street from her home about three weeks ago. Swimming Week Popular Swimming week at South Bend has proven vry popular with Alvo young folks thus far. The youngsters aie being transported to and from th ; lake ther-j each afternoon in one of J. B. Elliott's big trucks with Roy Coatman as the driver. Forty-two went in the truck Thursday. This project is being carried on over the county, state and nation by the Red Cross in the interest of life saving, through teaching youngsters how to sv.im and what to do in case of an emergency. It is considered very valuable and a splendid service on the part ot the Red Cross. To Have City Water Charles Roelofsz, who operates the Alvo cafe and cream station in con nection with it, will soon have city water. Mr. Roelofsz and sons have been bt.sy digging to that water pipe can be laid to connect with the main line. This will be a fine improve ment for tho cafe, making it much more convenient for all concerned. Eeceives Painful Burns Walter Rueter, who thoughtless ly removed the radiator cap from a cur while th water in the radiator was boiling, received very painful Lurus on his face, one arm and about the chest, last Friday. Walter was triken to a physician as soon as pos sible, where his burns were treated, lis ha3 not teen able to do much Sijce. Friends wi-h. hiru a speedy recovery. MURDOCK ITEMS Mrs. Henry Schleuter has not been in the !08t of health lately. William Bourke has been on the 3ick list, being cared for by Henry Amgwert. Fred Buell. who was so seriously injured a few weeks ago. is report ed much better at this time. Joe Johanson was a caller in Plattsmouth last Monday, driving his car over to look after business matters. Eddie Craig and wife were at VjMey last Sunday, where they en joed the dsy fishing, with very good I success. Ray Gamlin arrived home with a truck load of watermelons which he secured in Missouri, and found good demand for them. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool were at Alvo last Sunday, where they were guests at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Turner MeKmnon. The ladies are sisters. Misses Gcraldine Schmidt and Dorothy Goerthy were in Lincoln l;;st Wednesday doing some shop ping. They made the trip via the Bock Island train. Richard Epuings and Robert Mil ler departed l;;st week for South Da kota, where tiiey expect to engage in harvesting onorations, now under way in our neighboring state. Robert Dyas. of Omaha, a repre sentative of the company that han dles the mak'; pump which has been purchased fo use with the Murdock waterworks Fjstem, was here last week to see about the installation of the pump .hich has recently been received. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Almy, who aie taking a vacation trip to the west, stopped in Murdock to leave the children here with their grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schewe until they return some two weeks hence. Mrs. Almy was formerly Miss Virginia Schewe. Bryan McDonald is getting along very nicely, and with the assistance of crutches is able to get from home to town and back. By keeping his weight off the injured leg, it gives him but little pain. The wound, al though not entirely healed, is get ting along veiy nicely. Rev. F. C. Weber and family vis ited at the home of their son. Rev. Earl Weber, r.t East Teoria, during the past we"!. Earl is pastor of an Evangelical church there. They en joyed a very pleasant visit and were impressed with the excellence of crops all along the way. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Weddell were guests of the folks here for a short time last Saturday night, and told of their experience when a car was wrecked in front of their home, killing two reople from Firth. They were called oat of bed by the noise r f the impact and found a shocking S(ene, with the bleeding and dying victims strewn about the roadside. They gave such assistance as they could in seeing that the unfortunates were cared tor. Flaying at Worlds Fair Jack Craig, son of Eddie Craig, who has serwd a term in the United States navy, is now playing the piano with an orchestra at. the Worlds Fair in New Yoik. Enjoyable Family Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Neitzel en tertained at a family dinner at their faun home Morthwest of Murdock last Sunday. Those present were the O. J. Hitchcock family of Haveloek end L. Neitzel of Murdock. The Hitchcock family has just returned from a vacation visit at points in Missouri and Arkansas. Guests at Home of Son Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Schwab and family of Holstein were guests at tho home of their son. Rev. Harvey A. Schwab and family last Wednes day and Thursday, while en route home from a trip to Kansas. They report crops looking fine in the south and very litile trouble from grass hoppers. They visited at Holton with relatives of Mrs. Schwab. The elder Mr. Schwab pastor of an Evangeli cal church at Holstein. Played Traveling Team Arthur Rikli was here with hi3 traveling aggregation of ball players from Garden City, Kan3as, last Sat' uulay and flayed a game with the local team Saturday night. The Murdock boya were able to best the visitors by a score of 5 to 3. This team s en route to the New York World3 Fair and thus far have enjoyed their trip a great deal, play ing in many places. They expect to bo on the roa 1 some three weeks. Will Tour the West T4'4J StocK ts; outfitted a truck which will carry a soft ball team from Murdoci on a two weeks' trip through the vest, playing at many points along the way. They have set a high aim an 1 scheduled a game for the top of Pike's Peak. It may be that instead of soft ball the game will be turned into snow ball in stead, as there Is said to be plenty of snow up that way. The boys are looking forwi-rd to a very pleasant tiip and soiui interesting experiences. Many Take Swimming Lessons Last week was swim week for tl.o youngsters (aud some of their elders- from Alvo. Elmwood. Wabash and Murdock, as well as South Bend, at which place the instruction was giv en, and many from these towns wnc ci. rolled. Murdock had an especially large number. Some Kittenball Eesults In addition to the numerous ball games scheduled each week on the lighted field hero, the Callahan team went to Lincoln last week and play ed against the team at the Men's Re formatory, losing the game by a score of 5 ;o 0. At Murdock, Mur dock won over Alvo. 0 to 4, later taking a gain ; from Ithaca, the score of which we aid not learn. Visited Here Last Week Mrs. Minnie Broker and daughter. Minnie, and a grandson, of mar Chambers, in the northern part of the state, hatv been visiting here f'r several day3 at the home of th" grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Reinke. The party left Wednesday for home, expecting to stop for biicf Visits with other relatives along the route. Heme from Vacation Outing Away up in Canada, 142 miles east of Winip.-g and IS miles from the town of l-.anora. there is a lak" ninety miles long !y fifty miles in width, far from the beaten path that, is trod by mankind and in the lakf there rises ui island that contains 'St than an acre. On this island, Dr. F P. Elattspeiler and family ol To tias, Nebraska, have a summer resort to which th.v go each year for a vacation of from ten clays to a month in duration. This year they FpeM two weeks up th(T starting aVmt the first of Jt.ly and stopped to pick :ii W. O. Gillespie, whom they took with them. (It will be recalled tint Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie raised Mrs. Elattspeiler. ) They traveled more than nil'.'' hundred mile.i to reach this out-of-the-way resort place and enjoyed every minute of their stay there. Th thermometer reached f(3 in the Fhad. two days, but most of the time the weather was nice and cool in th" d::j time and quite chilly at night. Fishing was line and they had n-i difficulty landing all the fish they desired. They saw lots of deer and tli.cks and g.-ese. which make tin lakes up ther their hatching fields. One intoivst ing suht Mr. Gilbs ri mentioned was a mother duck out on the lake with h r brood, teach ing the duckMags how to swim, hut they hurried away on the ,".ppio::e-!i cf footsteps. The little ducklings peeir.ingly cou'd walk on the water with their wen feet, which pattered on the M'.rfa'v much like a hikc:i does on land. In returning they cnine a ii;u direct rout", making tho S7.T miles from Kr.nora to M unlock i:i two days, arriving here- Tuesday even ing at the conclusion of a ino.-t en joyable outing. FOR HI A ii gisiiraiiee ON Kit CALL OR SEE INSURANCE- AND BONDS PHONf 16 Plattsmoutm n, n TO I lfiV . .